ᐅ Interior corner of an older building feels very cold, but the wall itself seems fine. Could it be poorly insulated?
Created on: 15 Nov 2023 08:29
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feber55Hello,
here is an older building with a bedroom facing east, sandstone/brick wall.
The room feels very cold, even though it is well heated (new heating system, new floor, 2 new radiators).
I have now taken thermal images of the wall with the windows using a thermal camera.
The problem is the corner of the wall. At a room temperature of 22°C (72°F), it is only 9.5°C (49°F) near the floor and rises to just 11.5°C (53°F) up to the ceiling.
The windows and the wall itself are fine.
Is there any way to improve the corner?
here is an older building with a bedroom facing east, sandstone/brick wall.
The room feels very cold, even though it is well heated (new heating system, new floor, 2 new radiators).
I have now taken thermal images of the wall with the windows using a thermal camera.
The problem is the corner of the wall. At a room temperature of 22°C (72°F), it is only 9.5°C (49°F) near the floor and rises to just 11.5°C (53°F) up to the ceiling.
The windows and the wall itself are fine.
Is there any way to improve the corner?
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WilderSueden15 Nov 2023 09:29Corners are geometric thermal bridges. There is not much that can be done about them except for insulation. Alternatively, to prevent mold, these corners can also be additionally heated with heating cables.
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WilderSueden15 Nov 2023 13:15What does "outside corner to the neighboring house" mean? Are we talking about a semi-detached/terraced house and the partition wall?
Corners can generally be insulated from the inside as well, using insulation wedges. However, it is important – as with any interior insulation – that it is done professionally and airtight. Otherwise, you are even more likely to get mold behind the insulation. Exterior insulation is definitely the preferred option.
Are you the owner or the tenant?
Corners can generally be insulated from the inside as well, using insulation wedges. However, it is important – as with any interior insulation – that it is done professionally and airtight. Otherwise, you are even more likely to get mold behind the insulation. Exterior insulation is definitely the preferred option.
Are you the owner or the tenant?
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